I doubt that this would work for you. It is going to leave a lot of blank spaces. I doubt you would be happy with the results.

However -- Needlepoint has a basic stitch called Continental . It is done on mono canvas and it is done like the half-cross stitch. Using this method you would have to be extremely careful not to stretch your canvas out of shape.

Don't be afraid to ask any questions -- you will get plenty of replies and pick what works best for you.

The piece they showed looked really good and I think I would have to use more floss to get the coverage. Thanks for the feedback. I just wondered if anyone tried it.

I have to agree with Nancye G about not looking good if done in only half cross stitch. the picture would just not be completely covered and too much fabric would show through. Feel free to come back here for any questions you have or just comments to make.

I have to agree with Nancye G about not looking good if done in only half cross stitch. The picture would just not be completely covered and too much fabric would show through. Feel free to come back here for any questions you have or just comments to make.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqlDm8tphss

If you get a chance take a look at this video. This is where my questioned stemmed from. You can skip and go to about the middle after the intro because you all know all this already. Thanks.

Hi elerosesmith and welcome to the board. Like Nancye said this is considered continental stitch in needlepoint. Generally on a 14 count canvas (canvas is used for needlepoint) which would be the same as 14 count fabric as far as the size of the stitch, you would need to use 6 strands of embroidery floss (separating the 6 strands and rejoining prior to threading your needle) to get the optimum coverage needed for your canvas/fabric not to show through, at least this is what my 14 count needlepoint projects that use embroidery floss have always used. Another option to using embroidery floss is to use perle cotton which is thicker. Also, you do not want to pull your stitches too tight since this would distort either your canvas or fabric and would give more of an appearance of thin stitches making the fabric or canvas more visible.

Thank you all for your input. It is very helpful.